9221 Best Restaurants in USA

A stylish contemporary restaurant as chic as the crowd it attracts delivers fresh and innovative sushi and Japanese cuisine. In addition to the sushi rolls and nigiri, entrées include a pork tonkatsu, miso-marinated sea bass, and various tempura dishes. For a nightcap, go next door to the lounge—managed by the same owners—which has an L.A. vibe.

With freshly roasted coffee, breakfast pastries, and generous sandwiches, salads, and soups, this pleasant little eatery smack in the middle of Tubac village is a very convenient and friendly place to "set awhile" with the locals.

Stop here for delicious ice cream served in small, pricey scoops—including many nondairy options—and some indulgent sundae concoctions. The fun part is playing video games displayed on two screens mounted on a wall across a narrow alley, while inside, four joysticks allow up to four players to go head-to-head. In wintertime, you can enjoy homemade hot chocolate with a scoop of ice cream in it.

A good homemade tamale is special, and a restaurant that prepares and serves them fresh every day with all sorts of creative fillings is a find indeed. Carnivores can indulge in beef, pork, or chicken tamales, while vegetarians can opt for traditional, cheese-filled green-corn tamales or numerous vegan choices like the Austin, with a spinach and mushroom filling. Basmati rice and salad greens are satisfying sides.

With an array of meat-free dishes like seared organic seitan with vegetables and Thai peanut sauce and sesame-crusted tofu with coconut basmati rice, this place is loved by vegetarians and vegans. Tula also offers healthy and delicious organic chicken, turkey burgers, and seafood dishes. The interior is funky—a little bit Moroccan and a little bit gothic—with bright red walls, pillowed banquettes, and wrought-iron candelabras. Try one of their artifully prepared cocktails, and save room for the "rockin'" vegan cupcake. The entertainment roster ranges from solo singer-guitarists to jazz bands.

This cozy neighborhood bakeshop between Trolley Square and 9th and 9th turns out absolutely ethereal cookies (the salted caramel bars are legendary), tarts, and cakes, as well as sandwiches on soft and crusty savory breads. The soppressata and provolone and prosciutto-fig-gorgonzola sandwiches are among the favorites, and there's a full roster of espresso drinks and fine teas. There's a second location south and east, near Wasatch Hollow.

If Cooper's is the big-name barbecue spot in town, Tumlinsons is the understated gem that the locals love. Order by the pound and load up a tray of meat or choose the famous 3 Meat Combination to enjoy in the pared-down dining room.

Exceptional Japanese cuisine and creative sushi attracts neighborhood foodies as well as visitors to owner and chef Kenneth Sze's Tuna Bar. Fresh specialties made from locally sourced seafood and other ingredients include favorites such as hand rolls, seaweed salad, and shrimp tempura, along with some unique house specialties that showcase a delectable mix of Japanese flavors and textures. Order one of the specialty combination plates—the "Big Tuna" or "Little Tuna"—and let the chef choose for you. The extensive sake and wine list is worth sampling, as are the craft cocktails. Sushi-making classes are also available (check the website for details). 

A longstanding Bethel eatery, Tundra focuses on Chinese, Korean, and American food. Choose from a range of rice and noodles dishes or mix it up with bento boxes and lunch or dinner combos.

Part bar, part diner, part happy-hour haunt for Hill staffers, this Capitol Hill tradition is one of the neighborhood's last great dives. Opened in 1947, and still run by the same family, the space was upgraded after a fire in 2011 but retains its lodge-like decor, including a healthy display of taxidermied animals staring down from the walls. Pony up to the bar, which boasts the second-oldest liquor license in D.C., beside a loyal cast of regulars, to catch a Commanders game over a beer and a plate of greasy-spoon favorites like chicken fingers and jalapeño poppers. Or amble to the booths in the back for its most famous burger—beer-battered and deep-fried.

This funky spot has colorful walls and wood details, booths, a few individual tables, and a community table. The shaded patio out front is a great summertime spot to enjoy the toothsome Southwest-inspired cooking, from breakfast through dinner. Start the day with savory breakfast rellenos, fluffy buttermilk pancakes, or the smoked-trout hash. The extensive lunch and dinner menus include juicy burgers (both meat and veggie) and some of the best vegetarian enchiladas around. Don't miss the Salvadoran pupusas. Homemade baked goods include a variety of pies and cakes. The staff is friendly and efficient and the care taken by owner/chef Jesus Rivera is evident.

The multilevel outdoor deck of this order-at-the-counter restaurant cradled in a hillside below the Ponderosa Ranch from TV's Bonanza entices weary East Shore hikers and bikers with filling fare fit for a ranch hand. Along with breakfast standards, there's a "power bowl" of eggs, avocado, cheese, and black beans—salads, sandwiches (including a tasty turkey club), and burgers appear for lunch.

Serving throughout the day until 5 or 6 pm, this fast-food eatery cooks up basic breakfast, lunch, and snacks. It's possible that ice cream tastes better at this altitude. Stop in for a quick meal before exploring the meadows.

In a central dining tent beside the Tuolumne River, this restaurant serves a menu of hearty American fare at breakfast and dinner. The red-and-white-checkered tablecloths and a handful of communal tables give it the feeling of an old-fashioned summer camp.

A young, energetic team adds gourmet touches (all meat is cured in-house) to over-the-top comfort foods at Turkey and the Wolf: towering fried bologna sandwiches, deviled eggs with crispy chicken skins, and cheesy melts with peppered dressing. The vibe is pleasantly divey, a cross between grandma's kitchen and a hipster's haven. The small sandwich shop surprised gourmands by becoming Bon Appetit's 2017 Best New Restaurant of the Year. As a result, there are still lines out the door on most days, especially weekends, and the kitchen often sells out before closing at 5 pm.

This is the only combination kayak rental shop and coffeehouse in Hope—maybe in the whole state. They offer up great coffee, small-batch-roasted coffee beans, fresh fruit smoothies, and house-made pastries.

Need quick access to a natural market in the middle of town? Head to Turnip Truck for Nashville's best local produce; hot bars filled with fresh and healthy options for breakfast, lunch, and dinner; locally made bath and beauty products; and plenty of tables inside and out for enjoying a quick and healthy meal or midday snack. Most locals skip the trip to Whole Foods altogether since the staff here is always friendly and helpful, the shelves are always stocked, and the local owners are staples of the community. There are also locations in East and West Nashville. 

Located inside the historic La Posada Hotel in Winslow, this brightly colored restaurant, arguably one of the state's best, serves heritage Navajo lamb, free-range elk, wild mushrooms foraged from the San Francisco Peaks, and locally grown produce. Travelers can call the night before to reserve a gourmet box lunch to go.

Don't go to this wood-walled dining room expecting great variety, but you should go if you have a big appetite and are hungry for prime rib, lobster, prawns, or king crab. There's also a good salad bar, prompt service, and homemade bread that comes with every order. The "Turtle Cut" serving of prime rib, advertised as a "medium portion," weighs about a pound.

One of two large locations (the other is in Freeport), this stylishly decorated, locally owned, and family-friendly trattoria-inspired spot specializes in wood-fired pizzas and hearty (mostly Italian) entrées. There are also seafood options like Maine mussels and oysters as well as a selection of Maine beers on tap.

It's sometimes difficult to shake off the illusion that this is a restaurant in Venice or Rome; the service and food are that good. Offerings include calamari fritti, grilled salmon in herb sauce, and traditional spaghetti or fettuccine. Desserts include gelato and cannoli. Be sure to make reservations well in advance. Outdoor seating is available.  An adjacent cavernous wine cellar, Tutto Gusto, has a limited menu and 200 wine options, and is often a faster way to get fed. Since they do not accept reservations, it is a good place to try on a busy day.

Occupying a corner along State Street in downtown Madison, this place specializes in fresh pasta, house-made breads, and indulgent desserts. The most romantic seats in the three-story eatery are on the lower level among stone walls and mood lighting. Pasta dishes are grouped under either red or white sauce on the menu, while heartier entrées such as pollo piccata (chicken breast sauteed in lemon-caper cream sauce) showcase true Italian cuisine. Paninis and pizzas represent lighter fare, with the build-your-own pizza a solution for fussy eaters. Don't leave without ordering a cappuccino, paired with cannoli or tiramisu.

Native Tennessean Justin Timberlake is an investor in this top-floor supper club, which harkens back to the day when dinner and a show were a regular option in Music City. Guests dine in opulent velvet and leather booths, enjoying a classic steak-house menu while small combos entertain during the dinner hour. Later, bigger headliners take the stage as patrons enjoy elevated cocktails and one of the best wine lists in the city. An adjoining rooftop bar serves lighter fare including weekend brunch and is an excellent aerie to take in the nonstop party below on Broadway. The upscale honky-tonk at street level features live music from morning til night and offers refined bar food and sandwiches.

Pop into this popular spot for an ice cream cone, sausage roll, or a sundae and enjoy it on the 2 acres of landscaped grounds dotted with gardens.

For a taste of classic Chicago, stop into Twin Anchors, which has been dishing out baby-back ribs since 1932—the nautically themed brick tavern was a favorite of Frank Sinatra, who still croons regularly over the speakers. You’re partly visiting for the scene, as local and touring celebs often visit, but lovers of barrooms with personality don't mind the typically long waits during prime time. Vegetarians will find the pickings slim (though the freshly fried kettle chips with buttermilk dip may lessen the sting somewhat).

Though a bit of a sleeper on the South Strip, Twin Creeks is a fairly budget-friendly steak house that’s become a favorite of locals since there are steak entrees under $50. All the beef is Certified Black Angus, in cuts including filets, rib eyes, porterhouses, and New York strips, as well as a 40-ounce tomahawk for two and prime rib in two sizes. Start with wagyu carpaccio or a grilled artichoke, then proceed to your favorite cut—or crab legs, rack of lamb, or house-made pierogies. The atmosphere is steakhouse-classy, complete with semi-circular tufted booths.

This diner, nestled under two striking rock spires on the edge of town, serves up some of the best fry bread around—especially good as a side with the hearty, Southwestern-inspired breakfasts and big Navajo tacos. The menu also features delicious steaks, sandwiches, and nachos, plus a selection of beer, which is not always available in small-town Utah. An impressive Navajo trading post is also on-site, with a wide variety of higher-end jewelry, rugs, folk art, and pottery. It's not to be missed.

This Alamo Heights standard has served fresh, healthy food since 1981. Regulars and visitors love it because it's a neighborhood spot with a tempting bakery case and a varied menu for breakfast and lunch, including some Mexican favorites. The atmosphere is relaxed, friendly, and a bit quirky. Breakfast is a special treat with a good assortment of omelets, including vegetarian, cowboy, and vaquero (Mexican cowboy), plus Mexican favorites like chilaquiles, migas, and even tofu rancheros. Lunch offers homemade soups and freshly made salads and sandwiches. Brunch is served on Saturday only.